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Consumer Reports: Most Reliable Car Brands of the Year - Find Out Who Ranks Highest

The Truth About Cars

Leading Brands in Reliability Lexus (Score: 79) Toyota (Score: 76) Mini (Score: 71) Acura (Score: 70) Honda (Score: 70) Rounding out the top 10 are Subaru, Mazda, Porsche, BMW, and Kia. Hybrids show 26% fewer problems than traditional vehicles, but plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles often score lower in reliability.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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Built on an all-new platform, the K5 is wider, longer and lower than the Optima, more powerful, and takes design cues from the performance minded Kia Stinger. So what does Kia do? The 2022 Kia K5 GT is offered with one engine and transmission. Observations: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L. Kia believes in sedans–and it shows.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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Plug-in hybrids were even worse with 146 percent more issues. Plug-in hybrids shared similar troubles, with Fisher stating that their usage of two entirely separate powertrains adds complexity that can undermine reliability. Data is accrued primarily on model years from between 2000 and 2023.

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: road and track review of a Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model 3 Performance killer

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That’s over $10,000 more than a Kia EV6 GT , $26,000 more than Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 AWD Epiq and, for you combustion fans, a chunky $61,800 over what’s asked for the thrill-bringing Hyundai 130N Premium hot hatch. Only options are a Vision Roof (panoramic glass) costing $2000, and matte paint for $1000.

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2023 BMW iX1 review: How does this premium electric SUV stack up against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Australia?

EV Central

A spin-off from the petrol-powered X1, the newly arrived iX1 compact SUV is undoubtedly proof of that. READ MORE: The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz READ MORE: Can the Model Y outsell the HiLux and Ranger?

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 adds Epiq model, more power, longer range – but at a price

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The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has a new model variant, more power and longer driving range – but prices have crept up for the next batch of the electric SUV arriving in Australia. COMPARISON TEST: Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Kia EV6 vs Tesla Model 3 vs Polestar 2. The Techniq is $79,500, $2000 more than previously. Range : 507km (WLTP).

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 ushers in Dynamiq, Techniq models, prices lowered

EV Central

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV has had a range revamp that also makes it more affordable. The updated 2022 version of Hyundai’s flagship EV is now priced from $69,900 before on-road costs, making it $2000 more affordable than the model it replaces. Basics : EV, SUV, 5 seats, RWD. AC charging : 10.5kW, Type 2 plug.

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